Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
Biography
A Jewish Immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Spivak pursued medicine out of a desire to be of service to humanity. In 1896, when his wife Jennie showed signs of incipient tuberculosis, Spivak moved their young family to Denver to take advantage of Colorado’s reputation as the World’s Sanatorium. Spivak's concern for the indignant consumptives he saw flooding into the state led to his founding the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society (JCRS), a sanatorium dedicated to the care of all, even those in the advanced stages of TB. Spivak also ensured that the primarily Eastern European Jewish patients were cared for in an environment that respected their culture- unlike many such institutions, the JCRS featured a kosher kitchen and observed the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Dr. Spivak was also an associate professor of medicine at the University of Denver from 1896-1901.
Citation:
Leḳsiḳon fun der nayer Yidisher liṭeraṭur, 1965 (Spiṿaḳ, Ḥayim; d. 10-16-1927; b. as Ḥayim-Ḥayḳl Spiṿaḳoṿsḳi; d. in Denver, Colorado) Yehoash. Idish ṿerṭerbukh, 1926: t.p. (Dr. Ḥayim Spiṿaḳ) t.p. verso (Dr. C. D. Spivak [in rom.]) Who's who in American Jewry, 1926 (Spivak, Charles; physician, author; b. 12-25-1861, Krementschug, Russia).Found in 4452 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from the United Jewish Social Agencies to Dr. Chas. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1923 December 14
Letter from the Workmen's Circle to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from the Workman's Circle to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 17, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that enclosed is a check for $443.60, for 4436 Members at $.10. The letter inquires if Mr. Joseph Zabrovsky, memeber of the Workmen's Circle, Branch #11, has been admitted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed J. Weintraub.
Letter From Thomas J. Murphy to Dr. C.D. Spivak, 21 December 1911
Letter thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting his sister to the JCRS and asking what her care costs.
Letter from Toronto Austrian Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 5
Typed letter from Toronto Austrian Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 5, 1906. The letter informs that the $12.00 due to Mr. S. S. Garson is enclosed with this letter. The letter is signed M. Steinworzel.
Letter from Toronto Austrian Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, 1906 May 7
Typed letter from Toronto Austrian Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, on May 7 1906.The letter is on behalf of the Toronto Austrian Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, introducing Isaac Levinsohn (Isaac Levenson), and asking to have him admitted into the Sanatorium. The letter is on The Imperial Manufacturing Co. Wholesale Manufacturers of Clothing, Shirts, Overalls Pants, etc. letterhead paper. The letter is signed M. Steinworzel.
Letter from United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers' of North America, Blockers' Branch No. 3 to JCRS, 1905 December 6
Handwritten letter from United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers' of North America, Blockers' Branch No. 3 to JCRS. The letter informs JCRS of Samuel Kirchsner and his health condition. United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers' of North America, Blockers' Branch No. 3 asks JCRS to grant Mr. Kirchsner a place in the sanitarium. The letter is signed Jacob Cooperman.
Letter from United Hebrew Charities of the City of New York to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 3
Typed letter from United Hebrew Charities of the City of New York to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on October 3rd, 1906. The letter inquires information on Mr. Feinberg's physical condition and if he is well enough to care for his family. The letter is signed L. H. Boedicker.
Letter from United Hebrew Charities of the City of New York to JCRS, 1905 December 18
Typed letter from United Hebrew Charities of the City of New York to JCRS, dated December 18, 1905. The letter is written to endorse the application of Harry Fine. The letter is signed by Gertrude Friedlander.
Letter from United Hebrew Charities to JCRS, 1906 January 17
Typed letter from United Hebrew Charities to JCRS, dated January 17, 1906. The letter gives thanks for notification of Harry Fine'se admission to the sanatorium. The letter is signed by Gertrude Friedlander.
Letter from United Hebrew Charities to JCRS, 1906 February 19
Typed letter from United Hebrew Charities to JCRS, dated February 19, 1906. The letter requests a record of Harry Fine's death. The letter is signed by Gertrude Friedlander.